Selam
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Amharic And Tigrinya Of Ethiopia Unisexual Name Meaning "Peace."
- Origin
- African
Selam Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 205 baby girls have been named Selam. The name peaked in 1998 with 11 US births that year (rank #8465). In 2024, ranked #17234 nationally — 8,769 places below its 1998 peak.
Other African-Origin Names Like Selam
If you like Selam's African origin, consider these related names: Aamori, Abasi, Abayomi, Abba, Abdalla. Browse all African names →
5-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Selam's exact length and starting letter: Saada, Sabah, Saber, Sabih, Sabir.
Quick Facts About Selam
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celie | Variant Of Cecilia - Blind | Female | French |
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Compare Selam to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Selam against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).